Fresh Food Never Tasted So Good!

I always feel hurried when I’m taking photos of my breakfast/lunch/dinner to share with y’all. Mostly, because Fred is sitting at the dining room table ready to eat. So forgive the thrown together plate – this was fabulous. Fresh food after several days of leftovers, thanks to Tropical Storm Debby. Not complaining, the leftovers were good, but we were really looking forward to something fresh!

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A quick and delicious ZITI recipe!

Ziti. Especially a quick ziti is pure comfort food. Comfort food when you need it like during the threat of 20-30″ of rain from a tropical storm. I figured if I whipped this together, we would have dinner for the week (it’s supposed to rain for days). Pulled it out of the oven and AHHHHH. Yum! Too good! (There is another recipe link I’m sure you’ll appreciate!) Here’s the recipe:

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A QUICK & Delicious Dessert for Summer!

The need for COOL. The hot days of summer are upon us. I’ve been sharing some cooler main dishes, but a little something sweet is always nice (although it’s hard to beat watermelon, cherries, strawberries and cantaloupe right now!) – if you’re looking for something quick and delicious that you may already have the ingredients for (2) keep reading!

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If You Can’t Stand the Heat, Get Out of the Kitchen (Literally)!

Summertime Dinner!

Charleston, South Carolina. It’s hot. I love to have dinner ready early so I don’t need to be in the kitchen when it’s at its warmest. This was a wonderful meal, prepared ahead (except for the corn, which took 6 minutes). You could easily substitute a salad or whatever else you like. Everything here literally took minutes and is the freshest of the fresh!

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The Best Gazpacho (Ever)! | NYT Cooking

Gazpacho | NYT Cooking Recipe

I love the recipes from the New York Times (NYT) Cooking site! I’ve run across some amazing recipes – and I always read the comments – they’re full of helpful substitutions, ideas, etc. It’s a hot summer day here in Charleston, SC – so I whipped up this gazpacho which was a welcome dinner – I had to forgo anything warm. I served it with homemade sourdough bread and brie. #wow

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The Perfect Meal for a Hot Summer Day!

The flowers sure made everything look extra special! The hot days of summer are upon us. I don’t use the oven much, if ever, in the hot months. I rely on the grill (my husband), cold salads, quick meals that will keep us cool while taking advantage of the most amazing produce available at the time. This was a favorite, bonus is you can make it ahead (except the corn) and *poof*: Dinner. Is. Served!

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It’s Green Smoothie Weather!

The weather is beginning to heat up in Charleston, SC – which makes the perfect weather for enjoying a nice smoothie. We’ve visited a few areas and have tasted their green smoothies which were surprisingly good, so… This is a change from our favorite banana smoothies that we love so much (and have drank for years). Now we’re on a new kick and loving it!

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LEMON SQUARES – to.die.for.

I last made these lemon squares back in 1999. Yes, the year I was born! I remember them because they were so ama-zing. I made them for a small dinner party and we ate them all. I’ve been thinking about these lately and wondered if they would still be good to me. Oh, WOW! Less butter and sugar than other recipes yet divine as can be. You’ll want to make this recipe! #perfectforsummer

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